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Old 02-25-2008, 08:28 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by elise seeker View Post
I'm thinking of removing the plastic covers that cover the seat belt hooks behind the drive's seat... they are bulky and don't fit the car. I think the bare metal will look better anyways.
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I thought about leaving them off, but someone pointed out that the bolt head is pretty close to your head. It could be very painful.
+1 - I don't understand people that remove safety items for a very minor "improvement" in looks.

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Originally Posted by VegasT View Post
They're useless..... always popping off....

I took mine off my Elise the first day i drove it.
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Originally Posted by chuck_risen View Post
It should have been a molded hinge like most auto manufacturers do:
Mine was one piece (I believe) - but the "hinge" broke (the "tabs" showed stress/break lines). It was that way on the day I picked up the car. The cover was later replace with a new one (under warranty) and I've had no further problems.
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